What are amino acids and why are they important?

Every protein source we consume is digested and broken down into amino acids, which is an absorbable form of protein for the body to use. So when people ask, “how do you get your protein?” the real question is, “how do you get your amino acids?”

Amino acids provide many important functions – they help build muscle, repair tissue, boost your immune system, and play a role in the development of the central nervous system. In short, they are vitally important to every one of the body’s functions.

While the body produces many amino acids on its own, there are nine essential amino acids that we must get from food or supplement sources. The benefit of getting your amino acids from high quality dairy is that all types of milk contain 18 amino acids, including all nine essential amino acids. This makes high quality grass fed dairy the most complete source of protein.